K-Coat-R Ozone Protection Rubber Coating

K-Coat-R is an anti-ozone coating material to improve weatherability

of rubber bearings!
The elastic special coating material has both weatherability (anti-ozone) and deformability. Bridge rubber bearings
are damaged under harsh environment susceptible to ozone cracking. If such cracks are left as they are, it is
possible for them to develop. Thus, it is recommended to repair such damages in an early stage.
One of the most popular repair methods is by coating the rubber cover of the bearing. Kawakin has developed the
coating material K-coat-R, which is highly deformable and provides a perfect protection against ozone.

Characteristics
weatherability (anti-ozone)
The coating material's main component is a polymer which has high resistance against ozone cracking. The improved
wetherability of the coated rubber bearing presents ozone resistance up to 10 times the requirement of the Japanese standards for
Highway bridges.
Deformability
It can follow more than 300% shear strain of rubber bearing deformation.

(Workability)
It can be easily applied to both existing and new rubber bearings, thus, it is well suited for on-site repairs.

Under harsh environment such as ozone...

Ozone Crack Reaction Mechanism

O3 O
O O
C C
C C
Decyclizing the
OZONE double bond Ozone crack
OZONE

rubber bearing with ozone cracks

Ozone Resistance Test
The results of the ozone resistance test on a rubber specimen are shown below. The test specifications are in
compliance with JIS K 6259.

Test specifications
40oC × 50pphm × 50% elongation and no cracks after 96h, Construction Control Manual by NEXCO

Test results

Coating type Without coating Silicon coating K-Coat-R

Ozone resistance The coating film damaged

Cracks appeared within 24h No damage even after 1000h
test results after 260h

*Due to focusing on the coating evaluation, the rubber pieces were different from general rubber bearings. Ozone resistance was
not given to the test pieces, thus cracks appeared on the piece without coating in a very early stage.

Deformability Test

Before coating After coating

Test results

Shear strain 70% 150% 300%

No. of cycles 50 cycles 5 cycles 5 cycles

Test result no damage no damage no damage

〔side〕 Shear strain 300％

Workability
The covering rubber is cleaned and degreased, then K-Coat-R is applied with
a brush.
It is easy to apply even in already installed existing rubber bearings, using
special tools such as electric or air type tools.

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